Groundskeeper

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Groundskeeper position at Nashville SC, within the Operations department, oversees maintenance of natural and synthetic fields at our academy and facilities. Reports to the Head Groundskeeper and may be assigned to Geodis Park or Vanderbilt Health Training Center as required.

This is a full-time role requiring flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds and collaboration with landscaping services to keep fields in

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant work experience in maintaining sports fields, golf courses or home lawn/landscape.
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and deadline driven.
• Hours are variable and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor conditions and lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in various positions for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of natural grass and synthetic fields at Nashville SC facilities.
• Complete preventive maintenance on equipment and ensure operational condition.
• Repair and maintain exterior grounds with landscaping services.
• Perform daily field maintenance.
• Support Nashville SC facilities as needed.

Skills

Field maintenance

Equipment maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Flexible hours

Job description

Title: Groundskeeper
Department: Operations
Reports to: Head Groundskeeper

About Nashville SC & Huntsville City FC

Nashville Soccer Cub competes in Major League Soccer and calls GEODIS Park home — the largest soccer-specific stadium in the league. Together with our MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, Huntsville City FC, we’re building an organization driven by passion, ambition, and community. We are proud to be 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Champions and to continue growing a culture that celebrates authenticity, inclusivity, and teamwork — both on and off the field.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Groundskeeper, in conjunction with the Groundskeeping staff, will be responsible for maintaining the natural grass and synthetic fields at a designated Nashville SC facility. This is a full-time position with majority of the hours worked at the academy facility (Currey Ingram Academy). During busy periods at either Geodis Park or the first-team training facility (Vanderbilt Health Training Center), this position, with ample notice, may be assigned to work for extended periods of time at either of those locations as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with maintenance of natural grass, as well as synthetic fields at Nashville SC facilities – including but not limited to Nashville SC’s trainings, home matches, concerts, football games, and rugby matches at Geodis Park.
• Complete preventive maintenance on various pieces of equipment and ensure all equipment remains in working and operational condition.
• Repair and maintain exterior grounds (in conjunction with landscaping services), including snow and ice removal.
• Perform daily field maintenance.
• Perform other duties to support the Nashville SC facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years relevant work experience in maintaining sports fields, golf courses or home lawn/landscape (preferred).
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and deadline driven.
• Hours are variable and will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays in addition to the traditional Monday through Friday hours.
• Ability to perform physical labor in various degrees of outdoor weather conditions, including but not limited to, extreme heat and cold or rain for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday.
• Ability to work in various positions, including but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.